Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers Practice

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to confusion.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, causing ambiguity.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'Splashing in mud puddles, the mom wondered how to clean her daughter.' or 'The mom wondered how to clean her daughter, who was splashing in mud puddles.'

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The mom wondered how to clean her daughter, who was splashing in mud puddles.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'The man scolded his dog for digging a hole.' or 'Digging a hole, the man scolded his dog.'

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The man scolded his dog for digging a hole.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'The mail lady who kept treats for the neighborhood dogs never received a dog bite.' or 'The mail lady never received a dog bite who kept treats for the neighborhood dogs.'

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The mail lady who kept treats for the neighborhood dogs never received a dog bite.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'Wearing a scarf for the winter parade, the lawn chairs lined the street.' or 'Wearing a scarf for the winter parade, the parade worker saw lawn chairs lining the street.'

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Wearing a scarf for the winter parade, the parade worker saw lawn chairs lining the street.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'The table that had a bumpy surface was not a great place for writing.' or 'The table was not a great place for writing that had a bumpy surface.'

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The table that had a bumpy surface was not a great place for writing.

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What is the purpose of modifiers in a sentence?

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Modifiers provide additional information about a noun or verb, helping to clarify meaning.

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How can you correct a dangling modifier?

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To correct a dangling modifier, ensure that the word or phrase it modifies is clearly stated in the sentence.

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How can you correct a misplaced modifier?

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To correct a misplaced modifier, reposition it so that it is next to the word it is intended to modify.